A bill to allow for your pet’s remains to be buried with you will be heard in House Commerce today. Minden Representative Wayne McMahen, who is a retired veterinarian says the nexus of his bill is to make it not illegal to bury a pet in a human cemetery.
Cut 10 (10) “…buried yourself.”
McMahen says pets are considered one of the family and many individuals find comfort in having their four-legged best friend rest beside them.

As millions of dollars are being allocated for infrastructure projects throughout the state, Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver wants to make sure the Calcasieu River Bridge project isn’t forgotten. At the Capitol today, House Transportation will consider HB 761, which would set aside state money for the project over the next six years.
Cut 4 (11) “…for the bridge.”

All of southeast Louisiana, part of Acadiana, and central Louisiana are under a tornado watch until 11 o’clock this morning. Meteorologist John Wetherbee says this latest storm system has already produced some damage in northwest Louisiana and the strong storms are currently moving through central Louisiana…
cut 21 (11) “…be an improvement”

The federal government has launched a 500-million dollar grant program that would allow schools to become more energy efficient. Money will also be available for local schools to invest in alternative fuel school buses. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says studies have linked breathing in diesel fumes while riding in buses as a legitimate health threat…
cut 9 (05) “….later this spring”